How far is Windsor, CO from Castle Rock, CO?
The driving distance from Windsor, CO to Castle Rock, CO is about 99.5 miles (160.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.4 miles (123 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Windsor and Castle Rock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Windsor and Castle Rock.
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Start on Elm Street
97 m · 16 sec · Elm Street
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Turn right onto 4th Street
148 m · 27 sec · 4th Street
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Turn left onto Walnut Street
1482 ft · 43 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn right onto 7th Street
152 m · 22 sec · 7th Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Highway 392
2636 ft · 44 sec · Highway 392
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Continue on East County Road 32
2.5 mi · 4 min · East County Road 32
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Turn left onto I 25 South
1161 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
34.4 mi · 34 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on North Valley Highway
3187 ft · 36 sec · North Valley Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
8.8 mi · 11 min · North Valley Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
36.1 mi · 43 min · North Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Wilcox Street, Wolfensberger Road
1213 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto East Wolfensberger Road
132 m · 21 sec · East Wolfensberger Road
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Continue on North Wilcox Street
2093 ft · 1 min · North Wilcox Street
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Turn left onto 5th Street
979 ft · 37 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto North Cantril Street
837 ft · 29 sec · North Cantril Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Cantril Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Windsor and Castle Rock.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North Valley Highway
Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
36.1 mi · 00h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Windsor and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Castle Rock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Windsor to Castle Rock?
The road trip is about 99.5 miles (160.1 km) and usually takes 01h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Northglenn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.1 miles from Windsor and 56.4 miles from Castle Rock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.4 miles (123 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:20 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.98 one way or $25.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Windsor and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Castle Rock.
Stop Ideas Near Northglenn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Municipal Court Park
Denver City Council
Lafayette City Hall
Historic Brighton City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Northglenn.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Boulder, Colorado
Longmont, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Windsor and Castle Rock. Straight-line distance: 76.4 mi (122.96 km).
#1 Windsor
Municipality in Colorado
| Population | 27,659 |
| Coordinates | 40.4774800, -104.9013600 |
| Altitude | 1462 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Castle Rock
The most populous city in Douglas County, Colorado.
| Population | 70,567 |
| Coordinates | 39.3722100, -104.8560900 |
| Altitude | 1897 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cantril Street (-104.856315, 39.3722)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 160 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.70 | $12.98 | $25.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $14.33 | $28.67 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $15.41 | $30.82 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $16.63 | $33.25 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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